Orphan / Parentless Students
There are many scholarships that require students to have a "unique" situation in order to qualify, which means there are scholarship providers out there offering orphan (parentless) scholarships.
These orphan (parentless) scholarships can often be found through colleges and universities.
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New Scholarships for Orphan / Parentless Students
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Connie B. Howard ScholarshipSpartanburg Methodist College |
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DescriptionThe Connie B. Howard Scholarship is available to students at Spartanburg Methodist College. You must come from a family in which the mother, father or both are deceased, and if there is a remaining parent, that parent has not remarried. You must also demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Connie B. Howard ScholarshipSpartanburg Methodist College |
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DescriptionThe Connie B. Howard Scholarship is available to students at Spartanburg Methodist College. You must come from a family in which the mother, father or both are deceased, and if there is a remaining parent, that parent has not remarried. You must also demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Arnold Trust Fund AwardUniversity of Iowa |
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DescriptionThe Arnold Trust Fund Award is available to students at the University of Iowa who are orphans, not yet over the age of 25 and residents of Linn County, Iowa. Your selection for this award is based on financial need. Applications for the award are accepted from January to May. View Scholarship Details |
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Arnold Trust Fund AwardUniversity of Iowa |
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DescriptionThe Arnold Trust Fund Award is available to students at the University of Iowa who are orphans, not yet over the age of 25 and residents of Linn County, Iowa. Your selection for this award is based on financial need. Applications for the award are accepted from January to May. View Scholarship Details |
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Barbara S. Iannacone Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Brandywine |
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DescriptionThe Barbara S. Iannacone Memorial Scholarship is open to students attending Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine. Preference is given to full-time students who demonstrate promise of outstanding academic success and who have overcome adversity. First preference is given to students who have suffered the loss of a father. View Scholarship Details |
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Barbara S. Iannacone Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Brandywine |
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DescriptionThe Barbara S. Iannacone Memorial Scholarship is open to students attending Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine. Preference is given to full-time students who demonstrate promise of outstanding academic success and who have overcome adversity. First preference is given to students who have suffered the loss of a father. View Scholarship Details |
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Malcolm R. Stacey ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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DescriptionThe Malcolm R. Stacey Scholarship is open to Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at the University of California, Los Angeles. Priority given in the following order: 1. Undergraduate Jewish students with financial need who are orphans and preparing for graduate study in aeronautical engineering. 2. Jewish undergraduate or graduate... View Scholarship Details |
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Malcolm R. Stacey ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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DescriptionThe Malcolm R. Stacey Scholarship is open to Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at the University of California, Los Angeles. Priority given in the following order: 1. Undergraduate Jewish students with financial need who are orphans and preparing for graduate study in aeronautical engineering. 2. Jewish undergraduate or graduate... View Scholarship Details |
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Victor Micolucci ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Victor Micolucci Scholarship is open to students at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference is given to students who are active in their professional organizations; community-oriented students, orphans, and those without parental financial support. View Scholarship Details |
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Victor Micolucci ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe Victor Micolucci Scholarship is open to students at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference is given to students who are active in their professional organizations; community-oriented students, orphans, and those without parental financial support. View Scholarship Details |
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First Christian Church Fellowship Class ScholarshipNash Community College |
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DescriptionThe First Christian Church Fellowship Class Scholarship is available to students at Nash Community College. You must demonstrate a satisfactory academic average and potential for success. Priority is given to students in the student services program. View Scholarship Details |
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First Christian Church Fellowship Class ScholarshipNash Community College |
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DescriptionThe First Christian Church Fellowship Class Scholarship is available to students at Nash Community College. You must demonstrate a satisfactory academic average and potential for success. Priority is given to students in the student services program. View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Darnall GU ScholarshipGeorgetown University |
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DescriptionThe Darnall GU Scholarship is available to students attending Georgetown University. You must be an orphan or a economically disadvantaged student and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Darnall GU ScholarshipGeorgetown University |
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DescriptionThe Darnall GU Scholarship is available to students attending Georgetown University. You must be an orphan or a economically disadvantaged student and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Rodney D. Hanson ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship is open to students majoring in education or pre-law at Ohio University. You must be a resident of Belmont County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. Additionally, you must have experienced the death of a parent. View Scholarship Details |
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Rodney D. Hanson ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe Rodney D. Hanson Scholarship is open to students majoring in education or pre-law at Ohio University. You must be a resident of Belmont County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. Additionally, you must have experienced the death of a parent. View Scholarship Details |
Largest Scholarships for Orphan / Parentless Students
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
$10,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection... View Scholarship Details |
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Nick and Helena Patti Foundation ScholarshipJoint Civic Committee of Italian Americans |
Up to $6,500 | November 01, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship is available to students of Italian extraction who plan to major in music or education. You must plan to enroll in an accredited college or university, reside in Illinois, and have a strong academic background to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who have been... View Scholarship Details |
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Nick and Helena Patti Foundation ScholarshipJoint Civic Committee of Italian Americans |
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award Up to $6,500 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship is available to students of Italian extraction who plan to major in music or education. You must plan to enroll in an accredited college or university, reside in Illinois, and have a strong academic background to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who have been... View Scholarship Details |
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Danny Boswell Memorial ScholarshipCollege of the Mainland |
$1,500 | August 30, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Danny Boswell Memorial Scholarship is available to students at College of the Mainland. You must be taking at least 12 credits per semester and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must also be a resident of the college district and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students with deceased... View Scholarship Details |
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Danny Boswell Memorial ScholarshipCollege of the Mainland |
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award $1,500 |
deadline August 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Danny Boswell Memorial Scholarship is available to students at College of the Mainland. You must be taking at least 12 credits per semester and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must also be a resident of the college district and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students with deceased... View Scholarship Details |
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Los Seis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Los Seis Memorial Scholarship is available to incoming students at the University of Colorado Boulder whose background would bring economic, racial, or ethnic parity representation to the student body. To be considered for this award, you must must submit a 500-word essay (single spaced, 12 point non-cursive font, one inch margins) that... View Scholarship Details |
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Los Seis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe Los Seis Memorial Scholarship is available to incoming students at the University of Colorado Boulder whose background would bring economic, racial, or ethnic parity representation to the student body. To be considered for this award, you must must submit a 500-word essay (single spaced, 12 point non-cursive font, one inch margins) that... View Scholarship Details |
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Victor Micolucci ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Victor Micolucci Scholarship is open to students at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference is given to students who are active in their professional organizations; community-oriented students, orphans, and those without parental financial support. View Scholarship Details |
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Victor Micolucci ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe Victor Micolucci Scholarship is open to students at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. You must demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference is given to students who are active in their professional organizations; community-oriented students, orphans, and those without parental financial support. View Scholarship Details |
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Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care RecipientsState of Maryland |
100% of tuition | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients is available to foster care youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education. You must be under the age of 25 and have resided in an out-of-home placement in Maryland to be legible for... View Scholarship Details |
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Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care RecipientsState of Maryland |
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award 100% of tuition |
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DescriptionThe Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients is available to foster care youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education. You must be under the age of 25 and have resided in an out-of-home placement in Maryland to be legible for... View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Connie B. Howard ScholarshipSpartanburg Methodist College |
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DescriptionThe Connie B. Howard Scholarship is available to students at Spartanburg Methodist College. You must come from a family in which the mother, father or both are deceased, and if there is a remaining parent, that parent has not remarried. You must also demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Connie B. Howard ScholarshipSpartanburg Methodist College |
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DescriptionThe Connie B. Howard Scholarship is available to students at Spartanburg Methodist College. You must come from a family in which the mother, father or both are deceased, and if there is a remaining parent, that parent has not remarried. You must also demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Aretta J. Graham ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES |
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DescriptionThe Aretta J. Graham Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students in the following order: students orphaned by the death of both or one of the student's parents; students who live in a... View Scholarship Details |
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Aretta J. Graham ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES |
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DescriptionThe Aretta J. Graham Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students in the following order: students orphaned by the death of both or one of the student's parents; students who live in a... View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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